12 of Angelina Jolie's Most Inspiring Quotes

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01of 12On Breaking Out of Her Comfort ZoneJason Merritt/Getty"I realized that very young — that a life where you don’t live to your full potential, or you don’t experiment, or you’re afraid, or you hesitate, or there are things you know you should do but you just don’t get around to them, is a life that I’d be miserable living, and the only way to feel that I’m on the right path is just to be true to myself, whatever that may be, and that tends to come with stepping out of something that’s maybe safe or traditional."— in a 2014ELLEinterview

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On Breaking Out of Her Comfort Zone

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“I realized that very young — that a life where you don’t live to your full potential, or you don’t experiment, or you’re afraid, or you hesitate, or there are things you know you should do but you just don’t get around to them, is a life that I’d be miserable living, and the only way to feel that I’m on the right path is just to be true to myself, whatever that may be, and that tends to come with stepping out of something that’s maybe safe or traditional.”

— in a 2014ELLEinterview

02of 12On BeautyAlexei† Hay/Netflix"Beauty — everybody has a different opinion about what that is. Intellect is the most beautiful. When you see somebody who has a mind on fire, that’s sexy. A person who is empathetic and thoughtful and passionate — there’s nothing more attractive than that. There’s nothing you could wear or put on your face to cover up if your mind is blank and your heart is dark."— in a 2019 InStyle interview

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On Beauty

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“Beauty — everybody has a different opinion about what that is. Intellect is the most beautiful. When you see somebody who has a mind on fire, that’s sexy. A person who is empathetic and thoughtful and passionate — there’s nothing more attractive than that. There’s nothing you could wear or put on your face to cover up if your mind is blank and your heart is dark.”

— in a 2019 InStyle interview

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On Being Honest with Yourself

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“If every choice you make comes from an honest place, you’re solid and nothing anybody can say about you can rock you or change your opinion.”

04of 12On MotherhoodAngelina Jolie with her kids (from L-R) Knox, Vivienne, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara and Maddox in February 2019.Monica Schipper/Getty"[My kids] all have a good rebellious streak that is wonderful and curious. I don’t want them to be perfectly behaved little people that just say what’s absolutely appropriate because I say so … they have to find themselves."— in a 2018 BBC Radio 4’sTodayinterview

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On Motherhood

Angelina Jolie with her kids (from L-R) Knox, Vivienne, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara and Maddox in February 2019.Monica Schipper/Getty

“[My kids] all have a good rebellious streak that is wonderful and curious. I don’t want them to be perfectly behaved little people that just say what’s absolutely appropriate because I say so … they have to find themselves.”

— in a 2018 BBC Radio 4’sTodayinterview

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On Sticking to a Positive Outlook

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— in a 2014Psychologies Magazineinterview

06of 12On Working with Wartime Survivors and Aid WorkersHarold Cunningham/Getty"The real will to survive, and the strength of the human spirit, and the love of the human family becomes so present, and that’s how we should all be living. When you’re around it, it’s quite contagious, and you know to learn from it."— in a 2017New York Timesinterview

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On Working with Wartime Survivors and Aid Workers

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“The real will to survive, and the strength of the human spirit, and the love of the human family becomes so present, and that’s how we should all be living. When you’re around it, it’s quite contagious, and you know to learn from it.”

— in a 2017New York Timesinterview

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On Facing Difficult Times

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— in a 2014 PEOPLE interview

08of 12On Giving BackDan Kitwood/Getty"I will do the best I can with this life, to be of use."— at the 2013 Academy Awards

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On Giving Back

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“I will do the best I can with this life, to be of use.”

— at the 2013 Academy Awards

09of 12On Staying True to HerselfAngelina Jolie.Ken Ishii/Getty"I’ve never lived my life in the opinion of others. I believe I’m a good person. I believe I’m a good mom. But that’s for my kids to decide, not for the world."— in a 2007Datelineinterview

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On Staying True to Herself

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“I’ve never lived my life in the opinion of others. I believe I’m a good person. I believe I’m a good mom. But that’s for my kids to decide, not for the world.”

— in a 2007Datelineinterview

10of 12On Overcoming HardshipsEamonn M. McCormack/Getty"It’s hard to be clear about who you are when you are carrying around a bunch of baggage from the past. I’ve learned to let go and move more quickly into the next place."— in a 2003Cosmopolitaninterview

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On Overcoming Hardships

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“It’s hard to be clear about who you are when you are carrying around a bunch of baggage from the past. I’ve learned to let go and move more quickly into the next place.”

— in a 2003Cosmopolitaninterview

11of 12On the Importance of Finding YourselfDave J Hogan/WireImage"Figure out who you are separate from your family, and the man or woman you’re in a relationship with. Find who you are in this world and what you need to feel good alone. I think that’s the most important thing in life. Find a sense of self because with that, you can do anything else."— in a 2003Cosmopolitaninterview

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On the Importance of Finding Yourself

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“Figure out who you are separate from your family, and the man or woman you’re in a relationship with. Find who you are in this world and what you need to feel good alone. I think that’s the most important thing in life. Find a sense of self because with that, you can do anything else.”

12of 12On Living a Fulfilling LifeVera Anderson/WireImage"I’m looking very much forward to growing older. I want to be an exhausted older woman but with a very full life behind me and one still going."— in a 2006Philippine Daily Inquirerinterview

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On Living a Fulfilling Life

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“I’m looking very much forward to growing older. I want to be an exhausted older woman but with a very full life behind me and one still going.”

— in a 2006Philippine Daily Inquirerinterview

source: people.com